Disaster Management

At the scene, it starts with patient tracking – and Texas has a new approach

Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant

Over 50 gathered to discuss disaster response and recovery options

Monterey County Undersheriff Keith Boyd said 20-40 people remained trapped near the Salinas River as roads were impassible

"We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way"

USA-01 and USA-2 members were thanked by the U.S. secretary of state and welcomed home by loved ones

The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners

Los Angeles County is sending dozens of search-and-rescue crewmembers, along with six search dogs and three structural engineers

EMS providers and volunteer firefighters were deployed for a 72-hour shift and responded to 600+ calls on their first night

The Rio Dell Fire Department was delayed in responding to some 60 calls because its garage doors were off the hinges and had to be pried open

Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts

More than 300 people from multiple states joined the Fort Myers Beach mission, where they found human remains more than a week after the storm's landfall

In Fort Myers Beach, Task Force 2 members search for survivors street by street

Five Task Forces, including search dogs and their handlers, have been activated for Hurricane Ian and deployed in or around Florida

A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders